Quebec Government Engineers Strike Resumes Amid Tensions
Friday, May 23, 2025, 8:20 am more...
In a renewed bout of public dissent, 2,100 Quebec government engineers have resumed their strike after a brief suspension. The walkout is strategically aimed at pressuring officials to address workplace and contract grievances, underscoring escalating tensions within Quebec’s civil service.
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Quebec Liberal Leadership Debate’s Fiery Exchanges
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
During an intense leadership debate, candidates clashed by taking verbal aim at Pablo Rodriguez, questioning his Ottawa methods while Blackburn and Milliard weren't shy about throwing down the gauntlet. The lively political sparring added extra drama to the race, leaving onlookers both bemused and skeptical.
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Val-d’Or police defamation suit against RC thrown out
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:21 pm more...
In Val-d’Or, a Quebec court dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by local police—alleging that a Radio‑Canada report on alleged Indigenous abuse defamed them. The judge ruled in favor of the broadcaster, suggesting that sticking to verified facts has its own merits, even if it bruised some egos.
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SAAQclic scandal erupts over skyrocketing consultant billing rates fueling outrage
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
An internal review into the SAAQclic project uncovered that external consultants’ hourly rates soared from $82 to $350, accumulating an extra 20,000 billable hours over three years. This jaw-dropping cost escalation has ignited questions about oversight and fiscal responsibility, leaving insiders both shocked and amused.
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Quebec premier reaffirms trust in minister despite mounting criticism
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Facing allegations of conflict of interest, Quebec Premier Legault has reiterated his confidence in Minister Andrée Laforest. The reaffirmation, coming amid fierce opposition critique, leaves political pundits chuckling at the enduring loyalty in bureaucratic corridors.
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Road fatality report: Quebec sees rise in pedestrian, cyclist deaths
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Recent 2024 statistics from Quebec report 80 pedestrian deaths and 13 cyclists killed, marking a troubling increase. Despite calls for enhanced safety measures, some skeptics wonder if these numbers are an inevitable consequence of modern traffic woes.
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Quebec energy project faces storm as controversy escalates over amendments
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
Quebec’s proposed energy law is under fire after more than 50 last-minute amendments were introduced. Critics, including Québec solidaire, decry the process as undemocratic, fueling heated debates over transparency and accountability in the provincial legislative arena.
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Quebec ambulance delays prompt urgent public outcry over emergency care
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
Worrisome delays in ambulance responses have left nearly half of Quebec’s municipalities at risk. With first-responder services scant in many areas, prolonged emergency wait times are jeopardizing lives and drawing sharp criticism—proving that outdated response systems can be as frustrating as buffering online videos.
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Quebec judge sparks approval of Lion Electric deal for local investors
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:21 am more...
A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved the sale of electric vehicle manufacturer Lion Electric to a group of local investors. The decision electrifies the business community, raising both optimism and skeptical eyebrows over the accelerated deal amid a charged legal atmosphere.
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Quebec CAQ dismisses gas tax cuts in climate strategy
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm more...
Quebec’s CAQ government has firmly rejected proposals to lower gas taxes, arguing that such cuts run counter to the province’s aggressive climate targets. Critics decry the decision as economically short-sighted, yet officials stand by their commitment to environmental priorities, proving that sometimes fiscal policy and green ambitions make for a bitter, if not amusing, cocktail.
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